Talented batter Will Pucovski has been struck in the head, retiring hurt during a second XI game for Victoria.
He was struck on the helmet attempting a hook shot from South Australian paceman David Grant in the latest scare surrounding the 25-year-old.
Pucovski, who had made 42, was cleared to continue batting in the fixture at Adelaide’s Karen Rolton Oval on Monday, but after facing four more balls he retired hurt.
He is awaiting a concussion test, with a Cricket Victoria spokesman saying they are taking an abundance of caution given Pucovski’s history.
Pucovski, who played one Test in January 2021, has returned to cricket this summer after suffering 11 concussions and taking leave for mental health reasons in 2022.
Before his return, the righthander, widely regarded as among Australia’s best young batters, had a year out of cricket.
Pucovski has played three Sheffield Shield games this season, with a top score of 65.
He also featured in a tour game for Victoria against Pakistan.
AAP